Is Jim Beam closing its iconic Kentucky distillery in 2026? Here’s what we know

Japanese drinks group Suntory owned Jim Beam bourbon whiskey, has announced a production pause at its main site in Clermont, Kentucky, for the entirety of 2026. Jim Beam to close its Kentucky distillery in 2026; Visitors center to remain open (AP Photo/Bruce Schreiner, File)(AP) This announcement comes as uncertainties surrounding Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, along … Read more